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Nature connects us. Stories bring that connection to life.

Rethink Outside helps funders and partners share a more powerful story about how nature and time outside strengthens our communities.

We develop, test, and share narrative frameworks and stories that bring new partners to the table and grow the movement for equitable access to the outdoors.

Narrative in Action

Equity in Action

When Natasha Coleman was a freshman in high school, her sister connected her to the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest Youth Farm program. The experience would change her life.

Girls Find Their Inner Strength in the Outdoors

GirlVentures inspires participants to courageously leap into the unknown.

Abolitionist Environmental and Place-Based Education

Researchers Scott and Dani share how all educators — especially classroom teachers — can Rethink Outside in ways that dismantle harmful practices and offer healing and restoration.

Their Ancestors’ Wildest Dream: A Weekend with Camping to Connect

Camping to Connect brings young Black and Brown teens outside to the “Wood Hood” for mentorship and community.

Getting Kids Outdoors as Early as Possible

With the help of the Natural Learning Initiative, childcare providers in Raleigh, North Carolina create nurturing and expansive outdoor learning spaces.

Thanks to our sponsors for financially supporting Rethink Outside

Rethink Outside photos courtesy of Big City Mountaineers, Children & Nature Network, Education Outside, Life Lab, Lincoln Park Zoo, NatureBridge, National Park Service, National Park Trust, Ocean Discovery Institute, Pie Ranch, Tiny Trees, and YES. Website by Weirdesign.com.